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A little rain can’t keep you from looking sophisticated while wearing the Essential Details Waterproof Apron Toe dress shoe. Featuring a hand-sewn apron toe, these incredibly comfortable men's shoes will keep you focused on your day instead of the weather and your feet. Our Hydro-Shield™ waterproofing technology helps keep feet dry while ADIPRENE® by adidas sport technology helps absorb shock and cushions the foot for all-day comfort. Leaving the office in these dress shoes is no hassle, as neither walking nor weather will hold you back. Style made comfortable, no matter where you are.

Sponge EVA footbed conforms to the shape of the foot to help provide a personalized fit

ADIPRENE® by adidas sport technology for all day comfort with shock absorption in the heel

Technology

Highly shock-absorbent cushioning protects the heel at impact

Waterproofing substances are tanned into the leather; special seam-sealant helps keep foot dry in wet weather

Reviews

Essential Details Waterproof Apron Toe is rated
4.25 out of
5 by
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Rated 5 out of
5 by
JeanPaul from
Magnifico. Molto bella shoeI have very sensitive feet and joints. I bought these shoes to travel from Texas to Chicago. I wore these shoes 2 days after I received them and traversed airport terminals and subways. My feet were in "heaven." These shoes are perhaps the "BEST" shoes I have ever purchased from Rockport (I have worn Rockport shoes since 1993). I love them so much I bought 2 more pairs (as a backup). YOU CAN NOT GO WRONG WITH THESE SHOES. :)

Date published: 2014-03-18

Rated 1 out of
5 by
janon from
Leaking like a sieveI brought these waterproof shoes back on June 30th of 2014 and was happy to have found shoes which were designed to be waterproof. Unfortunately as I found out tonight (my first time walking out in some light rain) that they do not appear to be waterproof, as both of my socks got wet shortly after starting to walk home. I did not walk through any deep puddles, but the my socks were soaked. The shoes otherwise fit well, and are comfortable, but given the fact I purchased these in particular because they were supposed to be waterproof the failure of the waterproofing outweighs the other good things about the shoe.

Date published: 2014-09-14

Rated 2 out of
5 by
Halo359 from
Great Shoe sort of...Long time Rockport wearer, usually go with the round non-stitched toe, but decided to switch up the look. No problems once the leather and shoestring is "broken-in". That is until the right shoe started leaking. Here is the ironic part, the shoe started leaking around the orange "Waterproof" marking on the bottom of the heel. There is an opening in the heal where the marking is mounted. Once exposed, this will actually pump in water with normal walking action to the point where your shoe will be filled with water, so your socks are soaked and your foot is all prune looking. The left shoe just sprang the leak last week and today I am drying my feet off in the office. Overall it is a great shoe, very well constructed, but having an easily opened hole in the bottom of the shoe is a design flaw that ruins the reliability rating.

Date published: 2015-01-12

Rated 5 out of
5 by
HOWARD11 from
Comfortable shoeOnly wore once so far, but I can tell I like them. A little pricey though.

Date published: 2014-05-15

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Rockstar from
Great Shoes but ...I have bought these shoes three times and I would not hesitate to buy them again. They are very comfortable, stylish for men's suits, and slip resistant which is must for anyone working in a restaurant or plant where the floor is regularly exposed to water and grease. Great shoes but be prepared to replace them every 6 to 12 months. It seems while the soles are comfortable, forgiving on concrete surfaces, and do the job, they wear out in 6-9 months or so for me and lose their slip resistance. At the price point, I don't mind so much replacing them every 6 to 9 months, but I sure do wish the soles wouldn't get so bald so quickly. That said, great shoe and they are my first pick especially for the hydro-shield feature! Your feet will thank you.

Date published: 2014-11-30

Rated 4 out of
5 by
JefferyChoi from
Good Everyday ShoeI buy a new pair of Rockport's every year or so, and this is my 2nd pair of waterproof shoes. The Rockport site is actually really great at providing good photos to judge their products, so I shouldn't complain, but I was hoping that the brown version was lighter than in the picture, but the picture is pretty accurate. It's a dark brown shoe. The shoes are very comfortable, my only complaint is that they make a squeaking noise on certain floor surfaces. I assume that has something to do with the waterproof-ness of the sole, but it can be embarrassing when you're speaking to clients and each step you take makes a squeaking noise. I had another pair of waterproof Rockport's a few years ago, and I don't remember if they made the same noise. Other than that, they're very comfortable for everyday use.

Date published: 2015-01-05

Rated 3 out of
5 by
Ryan91750 from
Nice Shoe, But...I bought this shoe online because I had a pair of Rockports in a similar style that I just loved and which I wore out, literally. I wanted the same style, but it was no longer for sale and this was the closest thing to it. But I'm not a fan of the stitching around the toe and I can't seem to keep my waxed shoelaces from coming untied. So, I'm giving this an "average." There's nothing *wrong* with the shoe, per se, but it isn't my dream.

Date published: 2014-10-11

Rated 3 out of
5 by
jebrady03 from
Good shoe that could be greatI've been wearing Rockports for over 10 years now and have had a lot of different styels.
The insole for this shoe is anemic and needs an aftermarket replacement to be truly comfortable. The problem is, I wear a 4E and finding a suitable replacement is extremely difficult. Also, the sole traps dirt/debris if you spend any time outdoors. For example, I take my dog out before I leave for work and after I get home and these shoes trap EVERYTHING I walk on. Unfortunately for me, I have 5 GIANT Australian Pine trees in my back yard so there are pine needles everywhere and thus, the soles of my shoes resemble those trees when I come back inside (the little tiny groves are the exact perfect size for pine needles) and then, the shoes deposit all of those pine needles (and dirt, etc.) onto the floor. Wiping my feet on the two floor mats we have prior to entering helps but only to a small degree. These soles are terrible.
Also, the laces leave a LOT to be desired. They do NOT stay tied for longer than about 30-50 steps. I'm in outside sales and I tie these shoes probably 30+ times per day. It's ridiculous.
Other than that, the shoes are great. They're very comfortable (fit) and attractive.
If Rockport would put a decent insole in these shoes, replace the soles with something that doesn't act like nature's vacuum, and throw in a pair of laces capable of a little friction to stay tied, these would be FANTASTIC shoes.